Mount Anne
Mountain Remote Tasmanian peak within Southwest National Park
Peak in Tasmania’s Southwest National Park reached by multi‑day treks; attracts experienced hikers for alpine ridgelines, remote lakes and World Heritage wilderness.
How to Get to Mount Anne #
Access from Hobart involves a multi-hour drive southwest followed by remote road sections to the trailhead; walking approaches are lengthy and the area is in Southwest National Park. Check Parks and Wildlife Service for access, permits and current track conditions.
Tips for Visiting Mount Anne #
- Permits or registration may be required for overnight trips into Tasmania's Southwest National Park - check Parks and Wildlife Service advice.
- The Mount Anne circuit can be wet and slippery even in summer; crampons or microspikes may be necessary outside the warmest months.
- Start early on the long approaches; the area is remote and services are minimal.
Best Time to Visit Mount Anne #
Best in the Tasmanian summer for access and safer conditions; winter ascents require alpine experience.
Weather & Climate near Mount Anne #
Mount Anne's climate is classified as Subpolar Oceanic - Subpolar Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in February) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -1°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1955 mm/year), wettest in August.
January
January is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (168 mm) and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (165 mm) and breezy conditions.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (200 mm) and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (217 mm) and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (203 mm) and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (191 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm) and breezy conditions.
